Advice re: Megabus?

OK, so I'm going to Philadelphia in a couple of weeks, and I'm considering using Megabus for the first time. I live in north Jersey, so I'd be taking the bus from NYC. It seems silly not to, since the roundtrip cost is less than gas & tolls, not to mention overnight parking, but I thought I'd solicit info from anyone who has used Megabus before. My chief concern is comfort, which I'd probably overlook anyway since it's only a two hour ride. But I'm a big guy (6'3"), but I don't shop in the Big & Tall department because of my height. Any other info or advice is appreciated. Thanks.

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I take the Albany to NYC run frequently (including this Thursday and Sunday) and other than some time issues, I've had no problems. On occasion, they've even gotten in early.

I agree with the buy early. They've restricted the advance reservations to 30 days out, so as soon as that window hits, search and book.

I always sit upstairs as well...and occasionally, depending on how crowded it is, go straight to the back and stretch out. Legroom is decent otherwise.

Check Yelp for more opinions, although a lot of them are negative. Route, drivers and weather can all cause different issues. My kids and I took the bus from Syracuse to Toronto last year and that whole thing was a nightmare.

I can't speak to the legroom (I'm only 5'4") but I actually prefer downstairs. There are far fewer seats so it is nearly almost quiet.

I take Mega often (Boston/New York) and have only experienced an issue once.

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Here's a good article in today's New York Times.
A Guide to Cheap Buses (Including How to Score $1 Tickets)

I've never felt unsafe because of the other patrons on the bus at any time. (I've also never taken the Philly line.)

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No, we shut down everything on both of those nights.
This might help. https://www.visitphilly.com/

Cab is the only way to go. I love the Radisson Warwick -- great choice! There are always people out in Rittenhouse Square.

Sadly, no. But some theaters do offer reduced rates for specific performances. See attached.


http://www.theatermania.com/philadelphia/shows/

Updated On: 1/6/11 at 01:37 PM